Romans 15:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Romans 15:4 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for, as many things as were written before, for our instruction were written before, that through the endurance, and the exhortation of the Writings, we might have the hope.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Romans 15:4 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 119:81My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
- Romans 4:23Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham,
- Romans 5:3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- Romans 8:24For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
- Romans 12:12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
- 1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned?
- 1 Corinthians 10:11Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
- 2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- Hebrews 10:35So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.
- James 5:7Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
- 1 Peter 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- 2 Peter 1:20Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.
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